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Wanted Driver Jailed for 30 Months After Reckless Pursuit

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A 41-year-old driver, Andrew Ingram, has been sentenced to 30 months in jail and given a nine-year ban from driving after his reckless pursuit of police officers in a stolen Ford Mondeo. The ordeal began when officers attempted to stop the vehicle for a routine check near Drumpellier Park in Coatbridge, but Ingram sped away, reaching speeds of over 60mph on a winding road.

As the police car gave chase, Ingram's vehicle repeatedly collided with the police car, causing significant damage and forcing the officers to abandon the pursuit. The car was later found abandoned, and Ingram's partner confirmed that he had taken the vehicle without her consent. Ingram also admitted to driving dangerously in Airdrie town center, where he failed to give way at roundabouts and sped through red traffic lights.

Key Takeaways:

  • Andrew Ingram, 41, was jailed for 30 months and given a nine-year ban from driving after stealing a Ford Mondeo from his partner's home and leading police on a high-speed chase.
  • Ingram's vehicle collided with the police car multiple times, causing significant damage and forcing the officers to abandon the pursuit.
  • The chase began when officers attempted to stop Ingram's vehicle for a routine check near Drumpellier Park in Coatbridge.
  • Ingram's driving record is described as "formidable" and his actions as "appalling".
  • Ingram was also accused of breaching bail conditions by being in a specific area of Airdrie on multiple occasions.
  • Ingram has two children with his partner, and their relationship was going through a difficult time at the time of the offense.

Statistics:

  • 30 months: The length of Ingram's jail sentence.
  • 9 years: The length of Ingram's driving ban.
  • 60mph: The speed limit that Ingram broke during the chase.
  • Repeated: The number of times Ingram's vehicle collided with the police car.
  • 2: The number of children Ingram has with his partner.

Sources:

  • "Airdrie Sheriff Court" [exact source not provided]
  • No additional sources mentioned.

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